Clothes Moths

Jan 25, 2011

In California there are two types of moths that can cause damage to fabrics. These types of moths are smaller than food and grain infesting moths, are weak flyers and do not like light.

Proper storage, good housekeeping, and well sealed buildings go a long way in preventing clothes moth infestations. To learn more, please see UC IPM’s Pest Note publication, Clothes Moths.

In addition to prevention suggestions you will find:

  • Instructions for identification
  • Life cycle facts
  • Management guidelines

 

By Chris M. Webb
Author - Technical Specialist
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